Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials Introduction Chapter 1: The history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Injectable materials 1.3 Sponges 1.4 Breast implants 1.5 Other forms of texturing 1.6 Inflatable implants 1.7 Trilucent (LipoMatrix) implants - 1995 to 2000 1.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 2: The development of breast implants Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Breast implant evolution 2.3 Alternative types of implant and safety aspects 2.4 Future trends Chapter 3: The chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Properties of silicones 3.3 The main forms of silicones/siloxanes 3.3.3 Silicone gels 3.3.4 Formulation of silicones 3.4 Silicones in breast implants Chapter 4: Cohesive gel breast implants Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Available form stable breast implants 4.3 Selection of the appropriate form stable breast implant 4.4 Preoperative planning 4.5 Incisions and surgical technique 4.6 Problems and complications Chapter 5: Polyurethane foam covered breast implants Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Capsular contracture and the role of polyurethane foam in its prevention 5.3 Comparison of polyurethane foam covered implants with smooth and textured surfaced implants 5.4 Safety when using polyurethane foam breast implants 5.5 Use in secondary procedures 5.6 Disadvantages of polyurethane foam breast implants 5.7 Conclusions Chapter 6: The safety of breast implants: epidemiologic studies Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Connective tissue disease 6.3 Offspring effects 6.4 Neurological disease 6.5 Implant rupture 6.6 Local complications 6.7 Incidence of cancer 6.8 Occurrence of suicide 6.9 Conclusion Chapter 7: Retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability, and failure mechanisms Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Silicone gel explants with longest implantation times 7.3 Shell properties of silicone gel implants as a function of implantation time 7.4 Lot-matched control study 7.5 Effect of implantation time on shell properties of saline implants 7.6 Breast implant rupture 7.7 Rupture rates and reoperation rates Index